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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Grimsby
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
3 h 22 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Grimsby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Grimsby will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 2 trains that leave Leicester for Grimsby every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:153h22Leicester13:37Grimsby£421One-way0 changes- 11:123h25Leicester14:37Grimsby£421One-way0 changes
- 10:153h22Leicester13:37Grimsby£421One-way0 changes
- 11:123h25Leicester14:37Grimsby£421One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leicester to Grimsby
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Grimsby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 125 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£35 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leicester to Grimsby train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Grimsby trains for today, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 12:13 Leicester | 3h31 | 15:44 Grimsby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Leicester to Grimsby by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Grimsby
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Trains from Leicester to Grimsby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 22:19. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 4:09 |
Last train 22:19 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Leicester to Grimsby trainsTranspennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Leicester and Grimsby from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leicester to Grimsby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Grimsby by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Grimsby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Grimsby
Most Leicester to Grimsby trains use the Leicester to Grimsby Town station pair, with some services arriving at Grimsby Docks. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Grimsby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Leicester station do trains to Grimsby leave from?
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Grimsby station do trains from Leicester arrive at?
Getting to Grimsby Town from Grimsby city centre
Grimsby Town train station facilities and services
Grimsby Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Grimsby Town.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Grimsby Town.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Grimsby Town.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Grimsby Town: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Grimsby Town: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Grimsby Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access to Platform 2. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:00 - 21:30 Sunday: 08:30 - 20:45 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, lifts are unavailable, and assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring the use of platform 2 or assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Grimsby Docks from Grimsby city centre
Grimsby Docks train station facilities and services
Grimsby Docks has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Grimsby Docks.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Grimsby Docks: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Grimsby Docks: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Grimsby Docks: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is step free, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to New Clee from Grimsby city centre
New Clee is 1 km from Grimsby city centre. Public transport options include:
New Clee train station facilities and services
New Clee has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at New Clee.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at New Clee: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at New Clee: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at New Clee: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the only platform is step free, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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